After a terrible winter, newcomer Effie is still in Lochdubh. When local Constable Hamish Macbeth calls on her, this isn't his only surprise: she is convinced she's engaged to an artist. She must be dreaming! The dream turns to a nightmarewhen Effie is found dead. Hamish must find her killer before more nightmares unfold. 22nd in the series. "Malcolm gives a nuanced portrayal of diverse characters... The voice and the setting are so compatible that one settles back and enjoys the story."—AudioFile